We seek comfort in almost everything we do. In many ways, that’s a good thing. After all, the easier it is for us to do what we need to do–whether it’s sitting at a desk all day, digging trenches for power lines, or catching a football–the more likely we are to do it. A level […]
Dr. Kelly Flanagan’s post yesterday resonated with me. We’re already who we want to be, he says. We just have to find us within ourselves. He’s right, as he usually is, and he says it better than I can, as he usually does. So I won’t try to recap his work. Click the link above […]
If there’s a secret to life, I don’t know it. If there’s a formula for success other than working hard and keeping my word, I’ve never seen it. If there’s a way to guarantee that my country remain a place my kids can be proud of, as I am, as my father is, I’m not […]
I can’t count the number of times I’ve stopped myself from taking action because of something that might happen. Status of my goals: Marathon: Behind Schedule. I didn’t run yesterday, and I won’t be running today, but I should still be able to get my three runs in this week. Two Square Yards of Earth: […]
Let’s make sure we have one thing straight before we start: thinking about courage accomplishes nothing. I’m reminded of a riddle I heard a year or so ago, one I often torture my teenage son with: Q: Four frogs are sitting on a log. Three decide to jump off. How many are left? A: Four. […]
Notes to Inspire. Safe is good for sidewalks and swimming pools but life requires risk if we are to get anywhere. Another daily message from Simon Sinek that resonates with me. To win, we must risk. To risk, we must have courage. It’s not optional unless we want to live our lives without really accomplishing […]